Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
lagunensis
ID:
286983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl. 3: 556 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286315

Common Names

  • Psychotria lagunensis
  • Lagunensis Psychotria
  • Lagunensis Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Grumilea lagunensis Merr. [valid]

Description

Psychotria lagunensis (also called Laguna Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest of South America and is found in wet, lowland forests. It has elliptic to oblong leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria lagunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria lagunensis is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria lagunensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Psychotria lagunensis

Psychotria lagunensis is native to Mexico and Central America.

Psychotria lagunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria lagunensis?

Psychotria lagunensis

What is the common name of Psychotria lagunensis?

Laguna Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria lagunensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Psychotria genus

Psychotria abdita, Psychotria aborensis, Psychotria abouabouensis, Psychotria acreana, Psychotria acuminatissima, Psychotria acutiflora, Psychotria adafoana, Psychotria adamsonii, Psychotria adenophylla, Psychotria aemulans, Psychotria agamae, Psychotria aganosmifolia, Psychotria aguilarii, Psychotria alainii, Psychotria alaotrensis, Psychotria alatipes, Psychotria alba, Psychotria albicaulis, Psychotria albomarginata, Psychotria alemquerensis, Psychotria alfaroana, Psychotria alibertioides, Psychotria alluviorum, Psychotria alpestris, Psychotria alsophila, Psychotria alticola, Psychotria altiplanensis, Psychotria amaracarpoides, Psychotria ambohimitombensis, Psychotria amboniana, Psychotria amieuensis, Psychotria ammericola, Psychotria ampla, Psychotria amplifrons, Psychotria amplissima, Psychotria amplithyrsa, Psychotria ampullacea, Psychotria anamallayana, Psychotria anartiothrix, Psychotria anceps, Psychotria andaiensis, Psychotria andamanica, Psychotria andersonii, Psychotria andevorantensis, Psychotria anemothyrsus, Psychotria angulata, Psychotria angustata, Psychotria anisocephala, Psychotria ankasensis, Psychotria antenniformis,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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